JANUARY AT THE CLUB

JANUARY AT THE CLUB
Can you believe it’s Christmas time already? This year seems to have passed so quickly - this month
especially! Let me cover some important dates and times for the festive season before we get into the
events of January 2010.
FESTIVE GOLF AND ENTERTAINMENT
Friday 24 th Dec CHRISTMAS EVE Office Open - Bar Open - Restaurant Closed
Saturday 25th Dec CHRISTMAS DAY Office Closed - Clubhouse Closed - Pro Shop Closed
Sunday 26th Dec BOXING DAY PM Comp – Stableford
Office Closed - Bar Open - Restaurant Closed
Monday 27th Dec PUBLIC HOLIDAY All-day Stableford Comp
Office Closed - Bar Open - Restaurant Closed
Tuesday 28th Dec PUBLIC HOLIDAY Ladies AM – Stableford
Seniors PM – Stableford
Office Closed - Bar Open - Restaurant Closed
Wednesday 29 th Dec
Office Open - Bar Open - Restaurant Closed
Thursday 30th Dec All Day – Stableford Office Open - Bar Open - Restaurant Closed
Friday 31st Dec NEW YEAR’S DAY Twilight All day Competition 9 or 18 holes
Office Open - Bar Open - Restaurant Closed
Saturday 1 st Jan NEW YEAR’S DAY Office Closed - Bar Open - Restaurant Closed
Sunday 2 nd Jan
Office Closed - Bar Open - Restaurant Open
Monday 3 rd Jan PUBLIC HOLIDAY Office Closed - Bar Open
CHRISTMAS OPEN AND DINNER
This event was a resounding success. Heartiest thanks for the generosity from so many
donors as well as to the many volunteers who made it such as success. The Ladies
Committee again did a wonderful job as usual. These contributions reflect the unique
warmth and friendship within the club and with our associated friends and suppliers.
Particular thanks go to the following major sponsors:
Geoff Stephens at Toro Australia – Denley Sampson at Good Guys Clarkson – Caroline Muir at Carlton
United Breweries - Peter Maddalena at Liquor Barrons Yanchep – Brian Dickie at Autex – Grant Hill at ADH
Golf Carts – Jay and Tim Wilhelm at EZGo Golf Carts. Please remember these businesses when you are
considering future purchases.
Thanks also to the following generous prize donors: Danny Rigby – Moira Baker & Vern Orr – Marg &
Russell Anderson – Scott Hunter & Pauline Edwards and a host of others too numerous to mention.
PRIVATE FUNCTIONS
On Saturday 30 th January we welcome our fellow member Karl McGough to the Clubhouse to celebrate his
60 th Birthday. Karl has kindly offered that there is no need for other members to leave the Bar area.
On that note I would like to thank those who responded graciously to allow two functions in December to
occupy the main bar. These events provide very welcome funding to the club, so as much as possible we
try to give you the longest advance notice via this newsletter which is reprinted and posted in the Bar.
SUGGESTION BOX
Thanks to our Food and Beverage Manager Moira who has set up a Suggestion Box on the Bar and to Keith
McClurkin who kindly prepared it. We value your suggestions and have begun to act on them. All of the
matters have been referred on; many represent staff uniform, menu and golf policy issues which fall into
current reviews. Please keep the suggestions coming.

ENHANCING THE MEMBERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Guests at the Clubhouse for the recent wedding and birthday functions have complimented our superb
hospitality and décor on the nights. Similar compliments come through frequently about the condition of
the course, the ease in dealing with the Office and Pro Shop and the quality of our food and our
bar/restaurant service.
Members should be mindful of the quality of all these services and consider further opportunities to use
the bar and restaurant and to recommend the club to friends and associates. Controlled growth in
member numbers and usage of the course, bar and restaurant will definitely flow on to a more engaging
experience for all members.
On Tuesday December 2010, Steve Marshall was endorsed by General committee as House Advisor, so
please feel free to discuss your clubhouse and events ideas with Steve or myself.
COURSE
Brad reports that there will be few disruptions again this month. The greens may be ‘needle tined’ and
dusted with sand, but neither should be greatly noticeable after the corresponding processes of rolling and
watering. Incidentally, needle tining is the process of making many fine puncture marks in the green to
allow gas exchange deep into the soil profile.
One particular concern at present is that some animals have stranded themselves in the lake. We are
actively looking for a solution to this problem and appreciate your ongoing vigilance.
FIXTURES
Captain Tom Jones and his merry band are currently compiling the Fixtures for 2011. Apparently that’s not
unusual. There are still a number of opportunities for members to sponsor weekly competitions, so please
get in touch with Jason at scccgolf@iinet.net.au if you would like to participate.
STAFF CHANGES
Many will be disappointed to hear that Fiona Howes has resigned her position as Administration Manager,
sadly forced to do so by a serious illness in her family. We all wish her strength and good luck in the future.
Fiona has been replaced by Nadene Hingston who comes to us from the WA Government’s Department of
Treasury and Finance - Building Management and Works. Nadene assumes the position of Administration
Manager, while Jason Handy’s role has been expanded to Golf and Membership Coordinator. A very busy
role if new membership applications are any indication! Congratulations to them both.
Have a safe and happy Festive Season,
Doug Hannaford
General Manager
gm@suncitygolf.org.au